Ripshift

[bonners]

I remember reading a couple of comments about these in some other threads and I wanted someone to explain to me why they would be complaining about them being noisy. My car will almost never see a track and is a daily driver so I suspect the Superstreet is the best for me but why would it be noisy?

[zorro]

I get a bit more bearing noise than what I did have with the standard item. I have had thoughts of hose clamping a rubber ring around the shifter but I’m no rocket scientist so weather this would be of any effect or not I don’t know.

In saying that I always have owned cars which have had an element of pig to them so I don’t mind a trade of comfort over function.

[SVNLTR]

I remember reading a couple of comments about these in some other threads and I wanted someone to explain to me why they would be complaining about them being noisy. My car will almost never see a track and is a daily driver so I suspect the Superstreet is the best for me but why would it be noisy?

i ended putting wheel weights on mine-

the noise when away-

Thanks

Nick--

[GMMAD]

the race version is nosier then the std shifter because it is a 1 piece solid shifter unlike the std shifter which is rubber mounted to help stop noise and vibration

[BLACK 346]

i ended putting wheel weights on mine-

the noise when away-

Thanks

Nick--

Do you mean the lead stick on ones? Where did you place them,
on the shaft of the shift handle? Might give this a try myself,
would love to get rid of that bloody horrible noise.

[BLACKVE]

Fitted the super street version to my VE couple of weeks ago love the shift quality and action but was a little dissapointed in some noise in 2nd gear(sounded like springs rattling) went the super street because of noise factor etc. But after a few weeks noise has settled down to the point can't really notice it girlfriend dosen't either so i'm now really happy:)

One of the best mods Ive done :goodjob: GM

[GMMAD]

Do you mean the lead stick on ones? Where did you place them,
on the shaft of the shift handle? Might give this a try myself,
would love to get rid of that bloody horrible noise.
I tried the wheel weights but didnt do much
the best thing that I found was roof insulation around the shifter
nice and quiet after doing that

[BLACK 346]

I tried the wheel weights but didnt do much
the best thing that I found was roof insulation around the shifter
nice and quiet after doing that

Insulation has helped, but still not perfect.

[GMMAD]

Insulation has helped, but still not perfect.
try the weights then I have them on there as well
I just taped them on the side of the shifter up the top

[BLACK 346]

try the weights then I have them on there as well
I just taped them on the side of the shifter up the top

Cheers, will give it a go :)

[SVNLTR]

Do you mean the lead stick on ones? Where did you place them,
on the shaft of the shift handle? Might give this a try myself,
would love to get rid of that bloody horrible noise.

i put it on the side

dont it ages ago 20 grams all up and zip tight it through the centre so it wont and cant fall off-

Hope that helps

Thanks

Nick--

[BLACK 346]

i put it on the side

dont it ages ago 20 grams all up and zip tight it through the centre so it wont and cant fall off-

Hope that helps

Thanks

Nick--

Thanks Nick
Will give it a go.

[NuffNuff]

I have a simple question you guys with ripshift could help me with, I am really keen on getting on for my VE SS. Does it eliminate the notchyness of the gear changes? as it is I don't know if it's my driving style or what but sometimes it feels really notchy and has two 'notches' to get it into a gear, other times this doesnt feel to be the case

also i had issues with 3rd gear when i first got the VE but now i've gotten used to it, other than missing 3rd gear is there any other advantage? just the short throw? i need to find someone in melb that has one... haha

[GMMAD]

I have a simple question you guys with ripshift could help me with, I am really keen on getting on for my VE SS. Does it eliminate the notchyness of the gear changes? as it is I don't know if it's my driving style or what but sometimes it feels really notchy and has two 'notches' to get it into a gear, other times this doesnt feel to be the case

also i had issues with 3rd gear when i first got the VE but now i've gotten used to it, other than missing 3rd gear is there any other advantage? just the short throw? i need to find someone in melb that has one... haha
it doesn't eliminate the notchyness but it is better
it is possible to miss 3rd gear with them if you arent use to them but once you get the hang of it your right and should miss 3rd again
go and see phonsy he should have a car there you could have a test drive of

[zorro]

exactly GMMAD, once you get it out of your head to pull it over for third you will get it in 1st time everytime

[bonners]

I get a bit more bearing noise than what I did have with the standard item. I have had thoughts of hose clamping a rubber ring around the shifter but I’m no rocket scientist so weather this would be of any effect or not I don’t know.

In saying that I always have owned cars which have had an element of pig to them so I don’t mind a trade of comfort over function.

Zorak

Did you get yours fitted up here or did you do it yourself?

[zorro]

yeah did mine myself, took about 45mins. I was stubborn and didnt lower the gearbox as I had some long allan keys so was a little tricky.

[bonners]

yeah did mine myself, took about 45mins. I was stubborn and didnt lower the gearbox as I had some long allan keys so was a little tricky.

Not questioning your mechanical skills but could that be a reason for the noise you get?

[zorro]

I wouldnt think so no, I've been an a couple with the same noise. I've not yet to hear a quiet T56, the rip I think just aplifies the sound a little

[bonners]

ahh, fair enough. I had a quote for supply and fit and it was $680. Seemed a bit high. I just don't have the room, tools etc to do it. The Walkie one was about the same as well.

[zorro]

is the VE one $500 aswell???? seems a bit rich for install if it is the case, I'd be working on 50-60/hr for labour, 3hrs??...... I also havent pulled apart a VE as of yet so can't comment on how easy/difficult it is

[bonners]

$469 delivered for the Super Street

Have a read of this if you get a chance

http://www.ripshift.com/rip_pdf_files/VE_ripshift_install.pdf

[zorro]

jeesus h christ....... on paper looks too involving, even I would probably pay to get that done........ probably not but take a good few hours to do it.

[Curtis-R]

Guys, in order to do this, you really need a hoist for the VE.. It is quite easy to install yourself if you have access to one.

Remember the VE RIPSHIFT is quite different in design over previous models.

Bonners in relation to your first post in this thread... the latest release of the GMM Ripshift for the VE is nice and quiet.. mainly due to a thicker style
shifter.

This one pictured is the race version.. I had some noise with this one, but as mentioned the newer VE Super Street is perfect.

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l231/VE-SS_2006/rip5.jpg

One of the best mods I have done in terms of shorter, more direct shift.
The 2nd - 3rd is awsome.

[bonners]

Curtis

Thanks for your advice. Problem is that i really don't have access to a hoist so will have to give someone some hard earned to do it.

If I provided the shifter to any mechanic should they be able to do it or would it be best just to bite the bullet and go somewhere that knows what they are doing with these.

[BLACKVE]

Curtis

Thanks for your advice. Problem is that i really don't have access to a hoist so will have to give someone some hard earned to do it.

If I provided the shifter to any mechanic should they be able to do it or would it be best just to bite the bullet and go somewhere that knows what they are doing with these.

Did mine at home on stands a liittle akward and takes a little longer but still a pretty easy job was fun.

My Super street is still a little noisy in 2nd gear but has become acceptable after 500k'ms.

Give it a crack they even list the tools you need so your all prepped.:goodjob:

Cheers Paul

[klink]

Do you mean the lead stick on ones? Where did you place them,
on the shaft of the shift handle? Might give this a try myself,
would love to get rid of that bloody horrible noise.


Rod, thats not good mate. i went the street version, bought the monaro leather knob and shaft for $35 and shortened the shaft approx 20mm and have no noise at all. is alot better than a race one that gets cut and shut by approx the same amount.

[BLACK 346]

Rod, thats not good mate. i went the street version, bought the monaro leather knob and shaft for $35 and shortened the shaft approx 20mm and have no noise at all. is alot better than a race one that gets cut and shut by approx the same amount.

It is only when under load Paul, didnt do it when first installed,
but is pretty loud now. Might have to convert to a street
stick.

[bonners]

God I'm confused :confused:

First I wanted a Rip Shift because it seemed to be the weapon of choice (it's also the cheapest). But I was thinking of heading down a Walkinshaw path so considered theirs. Then I heard some good things about the Billet item (now I understand that the Walkinshaw is basically branded 'Billet').

So, from what I've read above and in different searches, there seems to be some common comments. First, if I go Rip Shift it will be silky smooth in shift but will be noisy (is it one of those products that improve with 'loosening up') or if I go Billet it will be nice and quiet but a little harder to change through the gears.

I also understand I think that the height can be adjusted on the Billet - slightly more than the Rip Shift. I would like the height of my shifter to be a bit shorter than it is now.

I have heard many people say go the rip shift but now am begining to hear really good reports about the others.

[klink]

It is only when under load Paul, didnt do it when first installed,
but is pretty loud now. Might have to convert to a street
stick.

The other thing which may be causing some noise is the bolts holding the stick in place may have some slight movement even if you used locktight. I've had mine tightened twice in the last 2 months.

Or the spacer/throw bolts may need to be backed off a smidge due to cam/engine vib.

[charbs]

im turned off getting one now

[bonners]

Bitten the bullet and bought one. Goes in on Thursday. Will give my feedback

[Curtis-R]

Bitten the bullet and bought one. Goes in on Thursday. Will give my feedback


and bought which one....?

[bonners]

Rip Shift. If it's not right. I'll have to spend the money and go the other way

[Muncha]

Rip Shift. If it's not right. I'll have to spend the money and go the other way

Are you getting the street or race version?

When people say they are noisy, how loud?

Louder than road noise?

[Super_Matt]

I've got the race version and i find it is bearable.

It's louder then the standard shifter, but i'd much rather smoother more direct gear changes.

Muncha, if your ever out campbelltown way on a weekend let me know and you can have a drive of mine with the race version to see if you like it or not.

[bonners]

No the Super Street

[Darbs]

If you considering a rip shift definately just do it. I had some pretty bad shifter rattle in second and third, once the shifter went in it was all gone. The shifts are amazingly precise and firm compared to my old man's GTO (which now feels like i'm shifting in a bucket of water)

$500 well spent :)

[Muncha]

I've got the race version and i find it is bearable.

It's louder then the standard shifter, but i'd much rather smoother more direct gear changes.

Muncha, if your ever out campbelltown way on a weekend let me know and you can have a drive of mine with the race version to see if you like it or not.

Thanks for the offer, don't think i will be in the area this weekend though.

I'm sure it will be fine, if not i will just turn the stereo up a bit more. :)

[Super_Matt]

lol yeh i just keep it in a lower gear, dont hear it over the exhaust.
I'm also up that way from next tues mate til sun morning just PM me

[bonners]

Guys just thought I'd do a report now it's in.

Well to be honest I don't know what all the fuss is about as far as noise. Admittingly I only drove it a little quick on the way home from picking it up yesterday but I got be honest and say it's no noisier than the standard. It feels nice and tight and not as muchy but I thought the change to third would be a tad smoother. Still feels like I'm pushing over a little.

Big thanks to the boys at Bartons at the Gabba. They even took some photos for me on my camera.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/DSC02471.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/DSC02472.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/DSC02473.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/DSC02474.jpg

[RATTLER]

No offence to B&M but I had one of their shifters to begin with and went from 2nd to 1st twice down the strip! Since having a GM "Race" Ripshift it hasn't done it once and doesn't feel like doing it either! I also don't know what the fuss is about in regards to being noisy! I can't hear a thing over my clutch, blower, exhaust and stereo! Ha!! :lmao: In all seriousness, mine isn't noisy at all! :)

A must have $500 piece of equipment in my opinion :bow:

Scotty

[bonners]

yep agreed. Very worthwhile. I love it.

[Curtis-R]

... nice bonners.. i am assuming you put the rubber boot back on.. bit of a pain to get the little rubber things through the holes underneath..

well done and happy shifting.

[bonners]

Curtis

mmm. Don't know to be honest. I had it fitted but was told the guy that did it, their HSV tech, had done a few so I assume he knew what he was doing. As I said, there is no noise at all but does feel different.

The old shifter stick is in the box and I have the photos so I can only assume it has been done properly.

[GMMAD]

Guys just thought I'd do a report now it's in.

Well to be honest I don't know what all the fuss is about as far as noise. Admittingly I only drove it a little quick on the way home from picking it up yesterday but I got be honest and say it's no noisier than the standard. It feels nice and tight and not as muchy but I thought the change to third would be a tad smoother. Still feels like I'm pushing over a little.










takes a bit of getting use to
the trick is dont use it like the old H pattern
just push to the right and up and it will go into third

[bonners]

Further opinions on my Ripshift

Ok, it is nice and stiff. If there was any noise, there is a noise when it hits the stops when going into 2nd and 3rd.

Now here's the big one and I don't know if it's related but it wasn't doing it before (well not that I remember)

Imagine your driving along and you need to change down from 3rd to 2nd to help start slowing yourself down. So you depress the clutch, change down and start letting your foot off the clutch. There then seems to be a clunk clunk and away she goes. It's not all the time and it only does it when there is load on that change.

Theories? I know that the Ripshift kit states to change the clutch fluid and I don't know if that was done but would that be a reason. If I have to change it what is the recommendation

[wagnman]

Street Rip in my VY.

Shifts bloody great.

Has no noticeable noise increase at all over the std shifter .

Was fitted by a professional workshop.

Couldnt be happier about the shift speed and feel and every thing about the shifter is spot on.

My 2c.

[bonners]

Further comments on my shifter

Still love the tight feel of it rather than the mushy feel of the factory.
However. I find that I really have to make sure (jam) the gear in to make it stick. Also, it seems to pop out of gear more easily than I remember (when I haven't made sure it's in gear). Does this mean there is an adjustment to be made.

[bonners]

So further comments. It appears that I did what we probably have all done at some point and paid for something cheaply and got a cheap result. It appears that with me trying to save a little on fitting of the shifter has now come back to bite me.
I asked my dealer to fit the shifter and they said yep no worries. We have fitted them before so wont be a problem. He did say at the time that had actually changed some back to orisinal for some drivers as they didn't like them. I'm now finding out maybe why.
I took the car in yesterday to someone who knows what they are doing and who will be doing some work on my car. Asked them to take it for a drive. As I thought, the thing is still hitting the stops. This is after three attempts by the dealer to adjust it. So hopefully it has done major damge to the gearbox and it will soon be right. I know so many guys that are happy with theirs but I just don't get it yet. So, obvious advice. When getting something fitted, get it done by someone whe knows. Even if it costs you a bit more. I'm a contractor and get paid an hourly rate so the amount of times I have had to be at the dealer, thus losing money is now well over the extra amount I might have had to pay to workshop who specialise in doing things like this. Not a dealer who does servicing.

[zorro]

I honestly dont know what the hard part is on installing them. I have had no issue with mine (race) other than taking a bit to get used to. Everyone who has driven the ute even without telling them has commented on how well it shifts gears.

The stops IF set correctly per instructions you should have no issues with popping out of gear or hard to get home shifts.

[bonners]

Zorak, that's just it isn't it. IF
The guys yesterday drove it and even after a second adjsutment it still hits the stops. I can see the benefit if it was fitted correctly.

I'd love you to drive my car and see what I mean.

[AFAR]

Easily one of the best of the 'cheaper mods' you can do.

When i first got mine (race version), i thought it was a little bit noisy.
2months later ive either got used to it or it has settled down.

[Mungrel]

Zorak, that's just it isn't it. IF
The guys yesterday drove it and even after a second adjsutment it still hits the stops. I can see the benefit if it was fitted correctly.

I'd love you to drive my car and see what I mean.

Adjusting the stops is quite easy, Can be time consuming though.

Just out of curiosity Bonners, what gear(s) does yours jump out of?

My only shifter problem ive had was after a track day on the way back to Geraldton and the forward stop bolt rattle loose blocking off 1/3/5/R (minor inconveniance)

[macca33]

I've had a 'Race' Rip in my car for around 35000k's and it has been faultless and very quiet in operation. HP-F fitted mine.

Cheers,

Macca

[KCB50L]

Mine's jumped out of second twice now, and is a little noisy to, I have the race handle. Mind you the box is due for an oil change next service.

[SSV8TE]

Gday all,
Cant say ive had any drama's with mine but i had the race handle and i swapped to the rubber dampener type and noise completely gone and i wouldnt of know there was any difference from the race handle feel wise.

Cheers,

Andy.

[LSavvy]

Gday all,
Cant say ive had any drama's with mine but i had the race handle and i swapped to the rubber dampener type and noise completely gone and i wouldnt of know there was any difference from the race handle feel wise.

Cheers,

Andy.

+1, although mine is a VY.

[Mungrel]

Mine's jumped out of second twice now, and is a little noisy to, I have the race handle. Mind you the box is due for an oil change next service.

Let me know how you go with this if ya could mate.

Mine jumps out of second too on occasion. (only ever second)

Unsure if its a stop bolt prob, gear box oil prob or something more sinister.

[MARTY]

Any truth to a rumour I heard that the ripshifter is no good for the gearboxes syncro's???????

[Mungrel]

Any truth to a rumour I heard that the ripshifter is no good for the gearboxes syncro's???????

Only if the stop bolts arent adjusted enough, and you flatshift every gear...

[MARTY]

Only if the stop bolts arent adjusted enough, and you flatshift every gear...

Cheers Mungrel

[KCB50L]

Let me know how you go with this if ya could mate.

Mine jumps out of second too on occasion. (only ever second)

Unsure if its a stop bolt prob, gear box oil prob or something more sinister.

I've adjusted the stop bolts each and every way (only been in 4 days), it did it the first time I gave the car wellie after the clutch and shifter went in and again that night after I set the shift stop as far back as I was willing to.

I'll see if an oil change to fuchs box oil will have any effect.

[bonners]

There's a couple of answers I need to give.

Firstly, mungrel, the thing did only seem to pop out of 2nd gear. Since it has been adjusted it isn't popping out of gear as much(if at all). It's just noisy when it hits the stops. If I drive calmly around, it doesn't do anything and is quite a nice feel. When I 'Rip' through the gears is when you notice it hitting the stops. The problem with the VE ones, from what I understand is that they are not so easy to adjust. You have to do most of the install part again ie drop the box, and exhaust to get the rubber boot off to adjust the nuts.
Secondly, I don't know if they did an oil change like it says in the instructions. Maybe I should do one anyway before I go getting the work done to adjust it again. What is the best oil for this. I have never changed gearbox oil before so a bit of a how to would be appreciated also. PM me.
Lastly, for the synchros, Phonsy told me it was a problem for the synchros with it popping out of gear. I hope that with this recent adjustment and it not popping out anymore that they are alright.
I have also tried to make a conscious effort on my driving style trying to get the clutch and shift operation smooth and have to say that that seems to be having a slightly better result as well.

[Mungrel]

Cheers for clarifying Bonners,

Jumping out of multiple gears (particularly 1/3/5/R OR 2/4/6) would indicate stop bolts to me. I've not seen a VE one in the flesh so i can't comment sorry.

I'm running transmax at the moment - however, i'm not so sure i'll be using this again.
I'm seeing if Elf do a suitable fluid as i can get this through work. If they do, i'll be trying this in both my motor and transmission. One of my bosses swears by Elf oil's (owns a VESS M6) and he's quite meticulate with what he uses. Worth a shot eh?

[zorro]

bonners, if you're ever on the northside let us know. I installed mine and granted that it is a VU the stop bolts still serve the same purpose.

I doubt highly that gearbox oil attributes to gears popping out and seeing as though this only happened after the RIP was installed cannot be the cause. I still think 100% it comes down to who installed it and if the followed setup instructions to the letter. My guess is they didnt know what they were doing and threw it in thinking it was a simple shifter swap.

As for noise I only get box noise if I put weight on the shifter whilst in gear (on the stops). Other than that no real noise at all. I am however going to make a rubber damper for the shaft as I do get enough bearing noise to annoy me on trips with the windows up.

[bonners]

Well maybe an oil change is a start though. How much oil is in the gearbox. UIf you bought something like ELF or the mainlube stuff, what's it worth

Will do Zorak

[Mungrel]

Well maybe an oil change is a start though. How much oil is in the gearbox. UIf you bought something like ELF or the mainlube stuff, what's it worth

Will do Zorak

Mainlube was about $60 / L from memory (see sponsors section - i looked last night)

Transmax is about $40 for 5L i think (been a while since i bought)

Elf - I'll let you know as soon as i get a price.

Ash - if he's ever up northside, lemme knowm i'll come have a look and give you's a hand if need be. :thumbsup:

[zorro]

I got about a litre of Tranzmax left over and will part with it for a 6 pack lol.

Dunno if VE the same but older t56 require overfill. If you wanna do an oil change let us know, I got a slide pump, some tools and James to do the work lol

[Mungrel]

:rofl:

woo for me

[bonners]

Mainlube was about $60 / L from memory (see sponsors section - i looked last night)

Transmax is about $40 for 5L i think (been a while since i bought)

Elf - I'll let you know as soon as i get a price.

Ash - if he's ever up northside, lemme knowm i'll come have a look and give you's a hand if need be. :thumbsup:


I got about a litre of Tranzmax left over and will part with it for a 6 pack lol.

Dunno if VE the same but older t56 require overfill. If you wanna do an oil change let us know, I got a slide pump, some tools and James to do the work lol

Sounds good guys. Will try and tee something up.

It isn't popping out of gear anymore and as I said I have made a conscious effort in trying to get a smooth clutch/change happening. It seems to be working. Coming from anauto seems to be taking longer than expected. It's more of a crunch noise which the guys said was still hitting the stops. Will have to see. On some occasions, it doesn't want to go into the right slot and I quickly go out of gear, through the gate and put it back in and its fine.

I must admit I'm surprised that nobody replied to my thread about having a ripshift in a VE in Brisbane

[KCB50L]

bonners, if you're ever on the northside let us know. I installed mine and granted that it is a VU the stop bolts still serve the same purpose.

I doubt highly that gearbox oil attributes to gears popping out and seeing as though this only happened after the RIP was installed cannot be the cause. I still think 100% it comes down to who installed it and if the followed setup instructions to the letter. My guess is they didnt know what they were doing and threw it in thinking it was a simple shifter swap.

As for noise I only get box noise if I put weight on the shifter whilst in gear (on the stops). Other than that no real noise at all. I am however going to make a rubber damper for the shaft as I do get enough bearing noise to annoy me on trips with the windows up.

I did mine myself and I followed the instructions to the letter, I've adjusted the stops again as it popped out 3 times today, second only, all other gears are fine and it's only doing it since the shifter went in. It's only happening when I'm giving it a boot full in second.

I'm getting the gearbox oil over the weekend and changing it (again, I changed it last night just with standard dex 3 to flush the box), I highly doubt it's the box or syncros as it's only second doing it.

[bonners]

I did mine myself and I followed the instructions to the letter, I've adjusted the stops again as it popped out 3 times today, second only, all other gears are fine and it's only doing it since the shifter went in. It's only happening when I'm giving it a boot full in second.

I'm getting the gearbox oil over the weekend and changing it (again, I changed it last night just with standard dex 3 to flush the box), I highly doubt it's the box or syncros as it's only second doing it.

same, mine was only second generally but this sticking, or not going into gear seems to be 1st mainly and others sometimes

[Mungrel]

I am quite relieved to hear others are having it pop out of second as a result of the stop bolt - i have been getting a bit concerned about my box & 2nd gear. Might just back the stop bolt off a tad more and see what happens.

[DUS]

Put the rip shift in my ve at home.And also changed the oil to royal purple and it all feels great no noise and no notchy shifts.One off the better mods for me.Thrust bearing makes more noise then anything else when its cold lol.

Dus

[bonners]

notchy, that's a better word to desrcibe my problems now

[KCB50L]

Put the rip shift in my ve at home.And also changed the oil to royal purple and it all feels great no noise and no notchy shifts.One off the better mods for me.Thrust bearing makes more noise then anything else when its cold lol.

Dus


I wouldn't have a clue what they go like in a VE, mine's in a VZ.

[Snapper]

I had the RIP Shifter race version fitted just before Christmas last year. I find when I am shifting quickly from 1st to 2nd it is like it has to be forced into gear a bit, but this was no different to when it had the standard shifter. I never had a problem with 2nd popping out under load thankfully. The shift quality is more direct and sort of clicks into gear with less effort than before.

It is noisier than the standard shifter there is a definate click noise if you are slaming it throught the gears hard. I believe this is from the bump stops that help protect your syncro's but the more technical minded can correct me if I am wrong. In normal driving it is still slightly noticable, but not obtrusive. I sort of like it.

Sonny fitted mine and lowered the shifter hight by about 1CM from the standard HSV shifter and it seems about perfect for me. If I had fitted it it may have been put in upside down. I'm not great with the spanners.

Good luck with it and hope you get it sorted out.

[bonners]

Yep, I know what you mean. Spanner, what's that

[Snapper]

Yep, I know what you mean. Spanner, what's that

I am pretty sure it was some kind of crab I ate once. Hope it helps :rofl:

[bonners]

:rofl::lmao:

[YUBUTE]

ive heard stories about these rip shifters being pulled out cos the customers didnt like them...after reading this thread ive decided to go ahead and fit one myself..just not sure exactly which one yet...any help would be appreciated.

[8throttlebodies]

I haven't heard of anyone taking them out, except to sell them, not becuase they are unhappy.

I have the race version, and find it still be very friendly for the street.
8tb

[bonners]

The guys that fitted mine said they had replaced back to original on a few cars because customers weren't happy. Maybe there in lies the problem with mine

[RED R8]

I have the street version Ripshifter in my VE R* and looove it much nicer than my old RACE version in my vy. I have found it much less notchy and no noise whatso ever.

[Blown 540]

I have the race version in the VE and is very good to use,but i have been using them for years and am used to them ,a standard gearstick feels funny now,the VE shifter seems quieter than previous models.

[YUBUTE]

what brands?? as im sure there are a few..

[RED R8]

Ripshift is the brand....GM Ripshifter

[YUBUTE]

ok..lol just ive heard of b&m ripshift aswell..

[The_Plague]

No offence to B&M but I had one of their shifters to begin with and went from 2nd to 1st twice down the strip! Since having a GM "Race" Ripshift it hasn't done it once and doesn't feel like doing it either! I also don't know what the fuss is about in regards to being noisy! I can't hear a thing over my clutch, blower, exhaust and stereo! Ha!! :lmao: In all seriousness, mine isn't noisy at all! :)

A must have $500 piece of equipment in my opinion :bow:

Scotty
Exactly, I fail to hear this extra "noise" I keep hearing about.
Granted I may be slightly industrially deaf from heavy machinery, heavy metal music, explosive use and guitars, but I'll be ****ed if I can hear it.





what?

[heavyduty1340]

Exactly, I fail to hear this extra "noise" I keep hearing about.
Granted I may be slightly industrially deaf from heavy machinery, heavy metal music, explosive use and guitars, but I'll be ****ed if I can hear it.





what?

Ive got to agree - Got the street version in the monaro and it is a bloody great shifter

I cant hear any extra noise at all and the precise shifting is spot on !!

Got no idea why some people have bad experiences with them

[geof3273]

wheredid you get your fitted pls Mufta? me in Campbelltown also

[silvervyss]

Nick @ NJC fitted mine a couple of weeks ago (street version). After installing it, he made me take it for a test run 3 times (he would adjust the throw each time) until i was 100% happy with it; also had TUFFIE take it for a drive. The only problem i have now, is my clutch is too high (nothing to do with the rip shift). Very happy with it so far, no noise or vibrations.

[VX2VESS]

so how is the shifter now still like it?

does it improve the sometimes hard to get first gear?

[Valik]

I just ordered mine today. Hope to get it installed as my xmas present along with an upgrade to a gts steering wheel & gear knob :driving:

[corypelican]

Anyone put one of these in a VE SV6?

Just bought the series 2 SV6 Ute.

Cheers, Cory.

[smokey777]

isnt the V6 6 speed a different box like 'aisian'??

[SAMCRO]

Ive got to agree - Got the street version in the monaro and it is a bloody great shifter

I cant hear any extra noise at all and the precise shifting is spot on !!

Got no idea why some people have bad experiences with them

Hahaha:rofl::rofl::goodjob:
I almost fell of the couch, that's funny.
Anyway, wanna say that I'm on my second ve and both having ripshifter. It's one of the best mods you can do to your car. Saves you gearbox, diff, clutch...One of my mates thought that ripshift is a shifter that allows you to change the gear without clutching in, just ripping it trough the gears..:1peek::1peek: :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Sorry, was meant to comment on The_Plague comment.. :goodjob:

[silvervyss]

so how is the shifter now still like it?

does it improve the sometimes hard to get first gear?

Rip shifter is still ok, although i have noticed that gearbox noise is slightly higher than when i had the stock shifter. As for the hard to get first gear, rip shifter makes no difference.

[corypelican]

isnt the V6 6 speed a different box like 'aisian'??

Not too sure if they are a different box or not?

The Ripshift website shows the same Ripshift for the VE V6 & V8...

Just thought I would see if anyone has put one in the SIDI SV6 or not?

Cheers Guys,